Modus operandi

phrase/ˈmoʊ.dəs ɑp.əɹˌæn.daɪ/foreign
Definition
A particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or well-established.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin modus operandī, from modus (“manner, method”) and operandī (“of working”).
Synonyms
MO
In a sentence
  • Ship fast, apologize later — that was the startup's modus operandi.
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added 2025-08-13